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Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:04:35 PDT

Betsy hears Shane Claiborne speak and relates it back to the publishers of truth. Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

Mark W becomes a publisher: The Journal of Joseph Hoag

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:30:45 PDT

I have just completed my first experiment with lulu.com's print-on-demand service. Using the LATEX typesetting system, I reformatted and indexed The Journal of Joseph Hoag and made it available as a paperback. Posted by Martin Kelley / ministry

Anabaptist Network: A Quaker drawn to Anabaptism

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:40:13 PDT

I recently wrote an article about UK Anabaptists for a Quaker publication and only got 2 responses. Having first joined the Quakers because they were not overtly... Posted by Martin Kelley / christianity

Kevin at quakerthink: How owning a gun doesn't go against the testimony of peace

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:02:59 PDT

'I'm a Quaker. I own a gun. I see no contradiction there.... [Early] Quakers saw no contradiction between owning a gun and maintaining a testimony of peace and Christian love towards their neighbors, and neither do I...' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker paradox earlyFriends

Contemplative Scholar's Thoughts from Recent Trip

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:44:06 PDT

I wonder specifically if Quaker researchers have a special role in the renewal of Quakerism. Posted by Chris M / convergent quaker.historyquaker.fahe/">history/">convergent quaker.historyquaker.fahe

Serene Eileen imagines the impact of Quaker peace work

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:12:13 PDT

In response to the question: How many wars have been prevented by Quakers? Posted by Chris M / witness

Will reports on Converging at FUM Triennial

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:23:59 PDT

In spite of my frustration with the formal part of the gathering, it gave me hope that God is working somewhere below the surface. Posted by Robin M / convergent convergentfriends quaker.fumrobinmsf/">fum/">convergent convergentfriends quaker.fumrobinmsf

Jeanne wonders if being comfortable is part of our (outreach) problem

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:21:46 PDT

'How are we comforted by having most of the people in our Meetings look, act, talk, eat and have professions like we do? What of our comforts keep others away?' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker social_class

Bill Samuel writes about FUM's personnel policy and offers a Friendly proposal

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:08:05 PDT

'I wonder if FUM couldn't slightly recast its [personnel] policy in the hopes that this would make it easier for the dialogue to continue, and for the FUM family to unite in support of the programs of FUM.' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker

Haven K. clears up for good the age old "are Quakers Amish?" question

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:45:00 PDT

In that way, there is no real Quaker, as there is no such thing as a pit bull. We recognize certain tendencies in a dog and say... Posted by Martin Kelley / humor

The Theist-Nontheist Conversational Smackdown of FGC Gathering 2008

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:37:52 PDT

'The questions [Chuck Fager and David Boulton] discussed were "Are Quakers a chosen people?" and "Is David Boulton a closet theist?"' Includes an mp3 recording of the event. Posted by LizOpp nontheistFriends Gathering2008 QuakerQuaker LiberalFriends

Mark reports on his third visit to North Carolina Yearly Meeting (Conservative)

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:47:31 PDT

'There's an old query "Are love and unity maintained among you?" For this yearly meeting, I think the answer would be a simple "yes".' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker NCYMConserv

New blog: Friends of War Orphans

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:01:06 PDT

The current goal of Friends of War Orphans is to raise enough money to open an orphanage in Kabul. If we can, this same small fraction of boys and girls will have a bed to sleep in, adequate food to eat, a home. Posted by Martin Kelley / blogs

Ecopornography, culture jamming& church | Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:41:44 PDT

Jarrod discusses ecopornography, empirewash and George Fox and Early Friends as a good example of Culture Jamming. Posted by C Wess Daniels / eorge_fox environmentalism greenculture

Timothy considers Radical Inclusiveness in the Beanite Tradition

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:30:24 PDT

It is thy duty to wait upon God in silence and in patience, and as thou abide in the simplicity of Truth thou wilt receive an understanding with the rest of they brethren [sic] about the thing doubted. And it is their duty, whilst thou behavest thyself in Posted by Robin M npym discipline robinmsf

Western Friend is blogging from North Pacific Yearly Meeting (US)

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:34:54 PDT

Today marked the first day of NPYM's Annual Session in Corvallis, Oregon on Oregon State University's campus. Includes Flickr stream. Posted by Martin Kelley quaker

Richard M looks at age Segregation

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:33:56 PDT

... our frequent sponsoring of segregated YAF events "pampers and patronizes" people who are essentially Quakers who just happen to be younger than we are. Posted by Robin M yaf08 Posted by Martin Kelley / youthquaker

Brent rants about Yearly Meeting and Disclaimers....

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:58:11 PDT

"Hi. My name is XXX. Anything I say is just my opinion and does not reflect the view of Friends or Western Yearly Meeting." Posted by Robin M / ministry robinmsfgulleymulholland

Kirk asks, What happens with the property after a split?

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:20:37 PDT

In Philadelphia area dozens of pairs of Quaker meetinghouses were established (as pairs) in the wake of the 1827 Hicksite/Orthodox separation. Posted by Chris M / history

Johan on Three Sundays, three meetings

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:49:18 PDT

We were in Maine for the last two Sundays before we left the USA for Russia. Posted by Chris M / worship

Jeremiah looksat Taking the Pledge

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:04:44 PDT

the old lower-middle-class and working-class Protestant Christianity that, for all its faults, acted as a ballast to British society, promoting self-discipline, moderation and consideration for others. The Quakers, though mostly higher up the social scale Posted by Robin M alcohol

Richard M. looks at age Segregation

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:14:47 PDT

I would ask Friends to seriously consider the possibility that our frequent sponsoring of segregated YAF events "pampers and patronizes" people who are essentially Quakers who just happen to be younger than we are. Posted by Robin M yaf08

Showers of Blessings: A radiant indifference to words

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:21:30 PDT

Those old faces are simply present: alert; regarding us and the rest of the hall with a boundless, patient comprehension that raises us to their own dignified level. Posted by Robin M silence children

Valiant Micah disappointed by FUM sessions

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:04:12 PDT

At times it seemed that there were more appeals for funds than there was vocal prayer. We were there to hear FUM's executive leadership's opinions about what we should be doing, not to wait on Christ and hear the mission that our Lord has for us as Church Posted by Martin Kelley / fum / youth

Quaking James on lost fellow uber-Quakes

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:45:52 PDT

A series of events recently had me thinking why it is that so many young adult Friends seem to drift away. I am pondering how it is that few of my year in QLSP are actively involved with Friends. Posted by Martin Kelley / youthcomment

Chris M. Notes from Convergent Friends interest group

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:05:24 PDT

Meeting held at recent FGC Gathering, a summary of questions and possible next steps. Posted by Martin Kelley / fgc / convergent

Cherice on being a Quaker in the Holy Land

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:01:00 PDT

As a Quaker I have a hard time connecting with a specific place's sacredness over anywhere else and yet... Posted by Martin Kelley quaker

Callid chimes in with Youtube video on Liberal Quakerism

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:40:51 PDT

A Historical, Contemporary, and Personal look at what North American Liberal Quakerism is. Posted by Martin Kelley / videos / outreach

FUM Triennial Blog

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:55:28 PDT

"This blog will be dedicated to keeping Friends and interested parties in FUM Triennials." Posted by Martin Kelley / fum / blogs

Linda of Boundless Stores of Grace reflects on the blessings of FGC Gathering

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:42:37 PDT

'The most important was the opportunity to see my life in the Light: those things I need more of, the things I need less of, my areas of struggle and of joy and nourishment.' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker Gathering2008

Will T retells The Convincement of Thomas Lurting

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:04:20 PDT

"when I went to the captain, I was scarce half a Quaker, but by their lies and false reports against me they have made me almost a whole Quaker, or at least I hope to be one." Posted by Robin M peace leadings qq

Liz on FGC Gathering, including convergent Friends

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:35:53 PDT

Including the Convergent Friends interest group and Godly play Posted by Chris M / fgc quaker.convergentqq/">convergent/">fgc quaker.convergentqq

Martin ponders outreach, conferences and videos

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:53:57 PDT

If anecdotal evidence is an indication, most of the people who have come to Friends in the last half-decade first encountered us on Beliefnet, a for-profit dot-com with no connection to any Friends body. Posted by Chris M / outreach

Jeanne reports on interest group at FGC Gathering on Quakers and social class

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:39:59 PDT

Standing before the interest group felt easier than any group I've experienced. I felt such deep care and love for each person in the room the whole two hours. Posted by Chris M / fgc / diversity

speakinglife.com: Gathered in the Spirit (at FGC)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:48:22 PDT

"the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." Indeed. I saw every one of these fruits in action over and over again. What I wouldn't give to liv Posted by Robin M / fgc quaker.parentingrobinmsf/">parenting/">fgc quaker.parentingrobinmsf

Brooklyn Rich: what if Bonhoeffer had been Quaker?

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:37:11 PDT

Imagine that as he considered the possibility of trying to assassinate Hitler he had asked for a Clearness Committee from his Meeting. What do we think would have been the result? Posted by Martin Kelley / witness / clearness

Raised Anna on not fitting the stereotypes

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:07:32 PDT

I sometimes find myself in rather an interesting position. I am young, very politically liberal, queer identified woman. I am also very much a Christian, and rather theologically conservative especially for a Quaker. Posted by Martin Kelley / youth quaker.christianityquaker.sexuality/">christianity/">youth quaker.christianityquaker.sexuality

New/Young Rebecca on May's youth conference

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:04:46 PDT

Wwe need to go home to what we call our meetings and get the help we need. When we come to these gatherings we need to have more rooting than ourselves. Posted by Martin Kelley / youthquaker

Fire in the Bones: Taking the Pledge

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:04:00 PDT

'Looking back, I think I drank partly in order to be released from my inhibitions. Now I find I have fewer inhibitions, and the ones I have I prefer to hold on to.' Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Peterson: Meeting for Worship with attention to Blogging

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:16:29 PDT

'During the meal I suggested... that we should try holding a meeting for worship with attention to blogging. We can gather with laptops & wifi. We settle into silence and worship. Out of that silence we blog the messages that emerge.' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker Gathering2008

Peterson applies the 1958 words of Martin Luther King Jr. to today

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:12:09 PDT

'I reflected on that hard saying of Jesus, echoed by King, to love my opponent, to pursue genuine reconciliation and to hope the best for them while always insisting on justice and truth...' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker Gathering2008

Peterson reflects on how FGC is working to create a Trans-Friendly Gathering

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:07:40 PDT

'In my welcoming packet I found a one-page info sheet entitled Creating a Trans*-Friendly Gathering... In addition, an Interest Group entitled Trans 101 will be offered later in the week. I feel so pleased to be part of a community that seeks to welcome a Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker Gathering2008

Peterson considers if plastic bottles and Quaker testimonies are compatible

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:04:04 PDT

'Can I live one day without plastic? Sure on the island of Iona on a retreat, but consider all the plastic required to get me there and and hold all my stuff.... Can I live one hour without plastic? Barely.' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker

Eileen shares highlights from the 2008 FGC Gathering

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:05:04 PDT

'It's hard to know where to start to blog about it—I heard so many interesting speakers and had so many experiences, so I'll just share a few that stand out.' Eileen also writes a bit about the interest group she led on parenting. Posted by LizOpp Gathering2008 QuakerQuaker

Chris M posts photos from bloggers' dinner at FGC Gathering 2008

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:59:49 PDT

Nice photos of many of the bloggers (and a few of the readers) who were there Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker Gathering2008 meet-ups

Civic Center Mike wishes a happy 4th of July

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:20:53 PDT

What was he doing for the Fourth of July? "Going to jail." It turned out that he was giving a Quaker "Alternatives to Violence Project" workshop at the San Francisco County jail. Posted by Chris M / witness

Noli Irritare Leones " Was Blind, But Now I See

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:56:40 PDT

A candid meditation on the difference between "a colorful past" and actual depravity--with help from Augustine and the Puritans. Posted by Johan Maurer qq

The Lamb's War: True Evangelism

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:34:06 PDT

'Is a part of "dying to self" giving up any particular set of religious beliefs?' Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Emerging Quaker Converges on Barnesville

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:20:04 PDT

Despite the problems facing liberal Quakerism, the movement of the holy spirit remains alive in Quaker meetings... and the emphasis on simple living, integrity and expectant, silent worship... works on one. Posted by Chris M / convergent

Emerging Quaker ponders Imperfection

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:15:54 PDT

[T]his story has played over and over in my mind, a "parable of the cakes." Posted by Chris M / ministry

Tania reflects further on her recent musings about burn-out

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:02:11 PDT

'A Quaker blogger said something on her blog that I found really resonant: "Do not try to force resolution". I needed to hear that, to be reminded that's not the purpose of my leading.' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker

Contemplative Scholar's observations at Friends Assoc'n for Higher Ed

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:25:32 PDT

Some of the sessions really feel like "gathered Meetings." A theme that I keep noticing both in sessions and in my conversations with people is "living with creative tensions." Posted by Chris M / faheqq

Tania of The Friendly Funnel considers taking time away from Quaker meeting

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:55:31 PDT

'I am concerned I'm not in the right state of mind to be helpful to my Meeting, that I am too angry... But I am also concerned that taking time off is a cop-out because I just don't want to deal with my Meeting anymore.' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker

Anna on the contemplative path

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:01:38 PDT

Description and queries from an interest group at the Young Adult Friends conference in Richmond, Ind., 2008 Posted by Chris M / youth / ministry

Songs as Queries: Rooted and Grounded Lisa

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:54:39 PDT

Are there songs that pose queries which lead you to reflect on your own experience? Do they move you, provoke you, guide or change you? Posted by Chris M / ministry

Anna from raised in the light considers the place of Friends on a contemplative path

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:03:28 PDT

From an interest group she led recently: 'Some Friends feel called to ministry through writing, theology, history, biblical study, and other more academic ministries. Is there a place within the Religious Society of Friends for such callings?' Posted by LizOpp QuakerQuaker

Appreciation of Quakers " Susanne's Quaker Musings

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:56:21 PDT

'Knowing that I have a whole faith community, both past and present, that stands with me has been a great source of comfort to me as I have faced my neighbors' wrath.' Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Liz on Traveling, and a crush on God

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:41:54 PDT

And that was when, during Meeting for Worship, I felt such love and joy at knowing God was present, that I felt like I had a crush on God, and--even better!--that God, too, had a crush on me. Posted by Robin M God

Liz Opp's Upcoming interest group at FGC Gathering

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:04:11 PDT

Convergent Friends are talking about renewal and a Quakerism that bridges our schisms. Where and how is this conversation happening? Who else is having this conversation? Do you want to be a part of it? Posted by Robin M convergentfriends FGC fgcgathering08 / fgc

Kenya News: Oliver Kisaka interview

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:53:24 PDT

It was a very difficult situation for the country, and we felt if someone was going to bring healing into the country someone was needed to take responsibility for their part. So we decided to go ahead and do so. Posted by Robin M kenya peace

Bill C thinks Quaint is a Funny Word

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:51:55 PDT

How do we enjoy our history and live our traditions without becoming little more than a "new collection of quaint and humorous people?" Posted by Robin M robinmsf

Lynn is blogging the Pacific Yearly Meeting Queries for Sixth Month

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:13:27 PDT

the query does invite me to ask myself whether what I'm doing is what I need to be doing. Not what my meeting is doing, not what the grand sweep of the history of Quakerism has been (I can't rest on those anti-slavery laurels, here, that I never perso Posted by Robin M peace discipline witness

Reach up high, clear off the dust, time to get started - Quaker Ranter Blog

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:56:04 PDT

Martin discusses faith, bureaucracy and the bland. "The problem is that the same issues will face us wherever we try to go. It's modernism, baby. No focused and authentic faith seems to be safe from the Forces of the Bland. Lord help us." Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker.convergentcommenting

Can you believe?: Should all evangelical Friends be in one organization?

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:49:44 PDT

I've now been in an Evangelical Friends yearly meeting a year longer than I was head of the FUM staff, and I'm starting to make some comparisons. Posted by Chris M / evangelical quaker.friendschurch quaker.fumquaker.efi/">friendschurch quaker.fum/">evangelical quaker.friendschurch quaker.fumquaker.efi

A Musing Environment " Is the environment a testimony?

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:04:41 PDT

In considering testimonies, '...It seems to me that we do most poorly around issues where there are strong emotions and where we have not yet engaged in collective discernment.' Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Conversation Cafe: Getting the Words Right

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:45:07 PDT

After many years abroad, Nancy Thomas observes some linguistic changes in her home meeting. Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Newberg Friends Church is corporately fasting for six weeks

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:02:42 PDT

with resources for fasting, examen, and prayer Posted by Robin M NWYM newberg discipline faithfulness

Aj Schwanz survived the first Sunday of all ages in worship

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:22:29 PDT

[Afterwards,] While the adults chatted and the little boys ran amuck, I looked at Jason and said, "This is church." Posted by Robin M newberg

What Canst Thou Say?: Church Basement Roadshow - San Francisco edition

Fri, 30 May 2008 10:06:25 PDT

'I know, this is the less Quakerly end of the emerging church phenomenon.' Hmmm.... Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Commit to Blessing: Spring Reflections and To Live Fully in God's Love

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:56:27 PDT

'Could I be turning a deaf ear to God's leading?' Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Adequate Ashley ponders Semantics

Thu, 22 May 2008 22:40:57 PDT

My new definition for "convert" is a person who is willing to change his or her life and follow the direction of the Spirit, and I define "evangelist" as a person who is willing to talk about his or her beliefs openly and honestly. Posted by Chris M / convergent

It Is Time For a New Diet

Thu, 22 May 2008 18:07:36 PDT

From faith to practice: 'All of a sudden, what I put into my grocery cart matters in a way it didn't matter before'--Pam Ferguson. Posted by Johan Maurer qq

A Silly Poor Gospel: A Women's Blog-o-rama

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:39:39 PDT

I am going to post daily until I run out of steam on the topic of Women's empowerment, oppression, invincibility, "modesty and other co-dependent scams" and every other rant and revelation that the Spirit supplies. Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

Through A Glass Dimly: But How Can You Talk With a Person if They Always Say the Same Thing?

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:50:37 PDT

Constructing "infallibility" in the church, and thinking you can get away with it just because you're Protestant. (My summary, not Skybalon's.) Caution: his blog is addictive. Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Are the Quakers Going Pagan? | Christianity Today | A Magazine of Evangelical Conviction

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:16:28 PDT

The liberal end of the Society of Friends has long had members who denied God's existence or Jesus' divinity. Now hundreds of pagans call Quakerism home. Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

bob.blog: This week...

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:59:06 PDT

Bob Hyatt recounts his time with us at last week's Northwest Yearly Meeting pastors' conference. '...I have a feeling that the emerging church has been ripping off the Quakers for some years now....' Posted by Johan Maurer qq

What Meeting for Worship Costs " among Friends

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:16:59 PDT

Not a spiritualized answer: a cool thousand! Posted by Johan Maurer qq

quaker oats live: black robe

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:20:18 PDT

Would it have been better if Native Americans had never heard the Christian message? Posted by Johan Maurer qq

A New Kind of Quaker: New Kind of Quakerism and Convergent Friends - Mutations of Hope

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:00:27 PDT

"It is not often that something wholly new comes to our world. We can probably say that something absolutely new never happens. The newest form always bears some marks of the old out of which it sprung." - Rufus Jones Posted by C Wess Daniels / convergent convergent / uaker

Shane Claiborne: A Quaker

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:40:08 PDT

I've finished Shane Claiborne's Irresistible Revolution. Claiborne's Christianity looks almost identical to Christ-centered Quakerism. He embodies the Quaker testimonies of simplicity, peace, equality, community and integrity. Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

The Vocation and Soul of an Educator: An Interview with Parker J. Palmer (QuakerBooks)

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:42:58 PDT

Chel Avery interviews with Parker Palmer about his life and work. Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

Aj Schwanz " Here I am to Worship

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:41:45 PDT

Aj dialogues with Evelyn Underhill and Vincent Miller on the essence of worship--and the puzzles of Quaker experience. Underhill says 'Habit is a ritualist. Attention is a pietist.' Do we have to choose? Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Commit to Blessing: What are your stories on eldering?

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 23:29:53 PDT

'Don't experienced Friends have a responsibility and obligation to encourage, support, teach people, new to friends in situations of isolation, what Friends practices and discipline are?'--An invitation to exchange experiences. Posted by Johan Maurer qq

Emergent Village " Quaker Summer by Lisa Samson

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:40:48 PDT

Lisa Samson's novel "Quaker Summer" is one of 10 books awarded the Christianity Today 2008 Book Award. Posted by C Wess Daniels / ooksquaker

Carrie Newcomer's Songs for Change

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:28:45 PST

Quaker singer/songwriter looks to faith and folk music for approaching today's big questions. "Newcomer's lyrics echo songs penned by folk legends such as Seeger, she explores the themes of justice, forgiveness, and redemption from a 21st century lens." Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

Quakers as the First Emergents

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:43:12 PST

Brent looks at Tony Jones' new book on the emerging church and compares it to early Friends. He concludes saying, "Of course, where the similarities break down are that I'm thinking of the early Quakers, not us today." Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker.convergent

What Richard Nixon and James Dean had in common - CNN.com

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:28:39 PST

Aside from William Penn and Betsy Ross, I really don't know that many famous Quakers. So I decided to look 'em up. Here's what I found... Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker

Heritage Online Catalogue

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:27:13 PST

England's second biggest Quaker Library at Woodbrooke Quaker Study Center is online for the first time. Posted by C Wess Daniels / esources libraryresearch

A Colony With a Conscience - New York Times

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:03:01 PST

THREE hundred and fifty years ago today, religious freedom was born on this continent. Yes, 350 years. Religious tolerance did not begin with the Bill of Rights or with Jefferson's Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom in 1786. Posted by C Wess Daniels / rticles

Peterson Toscano's A Musing: Quaker Art

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:01:57 PDT

Art for me comes from a place of worship--it serves as worship infused with messages. It is ministry (and yes I still shrink from that word but begin to accept it). I do occasionally speak in meeting (vocal ministry). But my art is my worship... Posted by C Wess Daniels / uaker